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There is no doubt that MC Lyte is a pioneer in the hip hop game and she has always been a favorite of mine. It is rare that you will not see Lyte’s name on anyone’s “best of…” hip hop lists. She has a flow like none other and it stands to this day. So, of course I follow MC Lyte on Instagram…and I was so excited when she announced that she has her own app. Sorry that I’m just now getting around to telling you all about it, but you should definitely check it out. The MC Lyte app features a link to sign up for fan mail and you’ll be the first to receive announcements about Mc Lyte’s upcoming events and projects. Subscribers to the app also gain access to Mc Lyte’s latest studio album Legend (2015). The MC Lyte app is available to both Apple and Android users. Get the app here!Let me know what you think!

The word legend is thrown around lightly, but MC Lyte has definitely earned the title. Not only has she established a long list of ‘firsts’ in the music industry, but she has maintained a long-standing and admirable place in the industry as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, inspirational speaker, actress, voiceover artist, and so much more.

In 1988, MC Lyte became the first female rapper to release a full length studio album, Lyte As A Rock.

She was the first female solo rapper nominated for a Grammy (Ruffneck, 1993).

MC Lyte was the first African-American woman to serve as president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammy organization).

She reigns as the CEO of Sunni Gyrl, Inc., a management company focused on artist development, creative services, and consulting.

MC Lyte founded the Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, a non-profit foundation that promotes the empowerment of women across diverse ethnic backgrounds. The Foundation awards two annual scholarships to high school graduates attending the University of Wisconsin. Learn more at www.hiphopsisters.org

Did you know? MC Lyte is starring alongside a stellar cast, including Music Soulchild, Chisette Michelle, Dave Hollister, and Marsha Ambrosius, in the stage adaptation of the iconic movie Love Jones. Catch the production as it tours across the US beginning Fall 2016.

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Antoinette C. is a blogger who delights in all things that foster unity and growth in women. After all, if the woman is happy and fulfilled, so is her family and community. Through Truly Charmed, Antoinette will introduce you to women who have inspired her, and who will, hopefully, do the same for you! Here's to your charmed life!